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A ccrediting S taff P rofessionalism I n R esearch-Led E ducation. Dr Dilly Fung Head of Academic Development D.Fung@exeter.ac.uk. About ASPIRE: Development and Principles. A ccrediting S taff P rofessionalism I n R esearch-Led E ducation.
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Accrediting Staff ProfessionalismIn Research-Led Education Dr Dilly Fung Head of Academic Development D.Fung@exeter.ac.uk
About ASPIRE: Development and Principles
Accrediting Staff Professionalism In Research-Led Education
About ASPIRE: How does the scheme work for applicants?
Four levels of ASPIREFellowship:mapped to HEA Fellowships Descriptor 4 Able to evidence a sustained and successful track record of impact as strategic leaders and managers, with a particular focus on teaching, learning, assessment and related areas within and beyond own institution.
Fellowships: routes to achievement Descriptors 1 + 2 Descriptors 1, 2, 3, 4
Feedback • Detailed feedback provided to each candidate, on: • The strengths of their application and professional achievements • Possible future directions to enhance practice (both quality and range) further in the future.
About ASPIRE: How does the University make the scheme work?
Development of applicants • The individual applicants have engaged in a number of developmental activities in order to prepare their applications, including ASPIRE workshops. They build new support networks, and access new kinds of developmental opportunities. • In receiving detailed feedback from the panel, applicants, whether successful or unsuccessful, receive targeted commendations and advice about future developmental possibilities.
Development of senior staff • A wide range of senior staff involved in ASPIRE assessment panels - becoming very familiar with UKPSF. • An even wider range of staff have become involved as referees – again, promoting familiarity with UKPSF. • ASPIRE has enabled us to set up developmental sessions for all Academic Leads (line managers) -a catalyst for genuine and engaged discussion among senior staff, many of whom are research-focused. This enhanced knowledge can feed into the regular PDR (appraisal) meetings.
Enhancement of other initiatives • Looking at reforming teaching review scheme into a more flexible Peer Dialogue Scheme, more congruent with the ASPIRE scheme. • The University has formally revised its reward and recognition structure for teaching staff, so that colleagues who are on teaching-led contracts can attain full recognition at professorial level if they meet certain criteria. ASPIRE/HEA Fellowships form explicit evidence for colleagues’ claims for progression.
Demands resources • Be under no illusions – time, money and collaborative strategic planning are needed to do this well • Stepping out into the unknown - inventing from scratch takes creative energy • Internal publicity strategy: needs to be continually re-worked • Responding to others’ interest in the scheme – great to be asked, but also takes time...
Demands significant leadership qualities • The institution has to have confidence in its own judgements: the scheme (and its leaders) must be accountable • Scheme leaders need to believe in their own values and approaches, even under pressure: need a team approach and a genuine commitment to ongoing evaluation and change • Effective communication is vital, internally and externally.